Ninjurin1 Deletion in NG2-Positive Pericytes Prevents Microvessel Maturation and Delays Wound Healing

• Main Authors: Risa Matsuo (Author), Mari Kishibe (Author), Kiwamu Horiuchi (Author), Kohei Kano (Author), Takamitsu Tatsukawa (Author), Taiki Hayasaka (Author), Maki Kabara (Author), Shin Iinuma (Author), Ryoji Eguchi (Author), Satomi Igawa (Author), Naoyuki Hasebe (Author), Akemi Ishida-Yamamoto (Author), Jun-ichi Kawabe (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2022-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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The formation of mature vasculature through angiogenesis is essential for adequate wound healing, such that blood-borne cells, nutrients, and oxygen can be delivered to the remodeling skin area. Neovessel maturation is highly dependent on the coordinated functions of vascular endothelial cells and p...